The people I’ve met along the way keep me in this fight

Growing up as an only child, my commitment to organizing and movement building has always been linked to my love of the chosen family that you build along the way, working with people aligned with one common purpose. When I became a member of Congress, I had no idea just how big that chosen family would grow, and how the lived experiences and stories of that movement family — the A-Team — would move me to my core.

The caregiver whose compassion reminds me of the love I poured into my mother throughout her leukemia battle. Whose selflessness served as a poignant reminder of the power of empathy.

The 17 year-old, who like me, also lives with alopecia. Cam was diagnosed at 13 years old and has overcome a great deal since then. His kindness reminds me that we are never defined by what we are going through. And I found solace in the experiences we shared together.

The people I organized with in 2022, who campaigned to elect an all-female ticket in Massachusetts: Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Attorney General Andrea Campbell. The organizers and volunteers who selflessly gave their time to knock on doors and get out the victory remind me of the power of us. They remind me that it always seems impossible until it's done.

My biggest takeaway from everyone I’ve met along the way is that our movement is stronger than ever. From fair pay to healthcare access to abortion justice, student debt cancellation, racial justice, and more, people are ready to take on the tough, intersectional fight for progress. Because we know we are one human family, and our freedoms and destinies are tied.

And that’s what keeps me fighting every day in Congress — and why I’ll never stop fighting for you.

I’m so grateful for the impact that the A-Team has made this year. But our fight to make sure all of us can not only survive, but thrive, isn't over. So I’m still fighting for policies that support caregivers, affordable housing investments so high-quality, stable housing can be both accessible and attainable, and to reverse the legacy of harmful policies that got us here in the first place.

I’ll keep fighting to build on our wins and deliver more progress for our communities. So if you're able, can you make a contribution of $25, or whatever amount makes sense for you, to help make sure I can keep fighting for working-class families in Congress?

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I’m so grateful for your continued support.

Yours in service,

Ayanna